Project Setup

Scaffold a private git repository with inbox/archive workflow and AGENTS.md.

Updated Feb 28, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/danmurrelljr/project-setup --skill project-setup-danmurrelljr
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Skill: Project Setup
Source: https://github.com/danmurrelljr/project-setup/tree/main
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/danmurrelljr/project-setup --skill project-setup-danmurrelljr

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps users scaffold a git repository with an inbox/archive workflow, privacy controls, and a tailored AGENTS.md to guide AI assistants, enabling private project setup.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Creates essential files such as README.md, AGENTS.md, ProjectIndex.md, and a .gitignore to define what should be ignored.
  • Establishes a structured folder layout including inbox/, archive/, sensitive/, scratch/, and sources/ plus optional folders (scripts/, references/, assets/) for expansion.
  • Provides a conversation-driven setup flow to collect project specifics (name, privacy, remote git hosts) and scaffold the repo accordingly.
  • Offers an inbox processing workflow that routes content into project docs and archives raw items for traceability.
  • Enforces privacy defaults (private by default) and integrates Git setup and remote syncing options.

Quick Start

Run the setup prompts to customize your project and the skill will generate the repository skeleton ready for initialization.

Frequently Asked Questions about Project Setup

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I scaffold a private git repository for AI-assisted projects?

It uses a conversation-driven setup flow to collect project specifics like name, privacy settings, and remote git hosts, then creates the repository skeleton with essential files like README.md and .gitignore.

What is an AGENTS.md file and how does it guide AI assistants in a project?

By including an AGENTS.md file alongside standard files like README.md and ProjectIndex.md, the scaffold ensures AI assistants understand the project's inbox processing workflow and privacy constraints.

Can I set up selective remote syncing and local data separation for personal projects?

The conversation-driven setup configures remote git host options while the .gitignore ensures sensitive data remains local, supporting personal projects requiring strict data separation.

How do I create an inbox and archive workflow for project documentation?

This inbox processing workflow archives raw items for traceability, ensuring that incoming content is systematically processed and documented within your git repository structure.

Does this project setup tool support optional folders for scripts and references?

Alongside the core folders like inbox/, archive/, and scratch/, these optional directories allow you to customize the repository skeleton to fit specific project requirements.